Description
Experience a burst of flavor with this Holiday Cranberry Jalapeño Dip, a delightful blend of tart cranberries and spicy jalapeños accented by a touch of sweetness. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this easy-to-make dip will tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests. It’s versatile, whether served on a cheese board, paired with crackers, or as a fresh topping in mini tart shells. Prepare it ahead of time for stress-free entertaining—just let it chill overnight to meld the flavors beautifully. This festive appetizer is sure to be the highlight of your next celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1/4 cup green onion
- 1–2 fresh jalapeño peppers
- 3/4 to 1 cup sugar (to taste)
- 16 oz cream cheese (whipped)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/8 tsp salt
Instructions
- Chop cranberries, green onion, and jalapeños using a food chopper.
- In a bowl, mix the chopped ingredients with sugar, lemon juice, and salt until combined.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight for flavors to meld.
- Strain excess liquid from the mixture using a colander.
- Whip cream cheese until smooth and spread in a dish.
- Layer the cranberry mixture on top and serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg